This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FORD, CROSSON, CROISSIN Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/REX.2ACIB/3863.1.1 Message Board Post: Not related but may of interest to someone who is. Vern D /////////////////////////////////////////////// Transcribed by: "Dee Sardoc" <[email protected]> /////////////////////////////////////////////// Stockton Daily Argus Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA ************************* >>Friday, 17 Feb 1860<< EXECUTION -- CRAWFORD and CROISSIN, the murderers of LEWIS and FORD, will be executed today in the jail yard. They have for some time past exhibited little hope of obtaining any respite from the Governor, and have been daily devoting their time to a preparation for death. >>Saturday, 18 Feb 1860<< EXECUTION -- Thomas CRAWFORD and William CROISSIN were executed in the jail-yard yesterday afternoon at 10 minutes past 3 o'clock, the former for the murder of John B. LEWIS, and the latter for that of John V. FORD. About 50 persons were admitted to the yard, while the roofs of the houses in the neighborhood that could command a view of the scaffold were crowded with people eager to witness the death scene. The condemned men were attended by the clergy, with whom they were engaged in prayer and the reading of the scriptures up to the moment the Sheriff gave notice that the time had arrived for the execution. They walked from their cells to the foot of the scaffold pale and with trembling step. At this point they seemed to recover courage, and mounted the platform with firmness. They looked around upon the sea of faces turned toward them, and expressed a desire that there should be no delay in the execution. CRAWFORD addressed a few words in a low tone to the Sheriff, to the effect that he died innocent of any intent to commit murder, that he was not possessed of a bad heart, and that he killed LEWIS in a moment when all consciousness of what he was doing had left him. While his feet were being bound he discovered that he had upon them a boot and a shoe, and turning to the Deputy Sheriff, smilingly remarked that "it would make no difference in a few moments." CROISSIN exhibited great nervousness, but spoke freely with the clergy and those who came upon the platform to bid him good bye. To Mr. OVERTON, the jailor, he gave a grasp of the hand and remarked that "he was a small man, but had a big heart," and thanked him for his kindness to him while a prisoner under his charge. Sheriff O'NEAL read the death warrants, after which the doomed men were bound securely, hand and foot, with handkerchiefs. CROISSIN remarked that the binding was tighter than was necessary, but that "it matter not." Neither of them expressed any wish to speak to the crowd, and having shaken hands with the clergy, (among whom were Rev. Mr. HILL, Rev. Mr. KING and Rev. Mr. McDONALD,) the black caps were drawn over their heads, and at precisely 10 minutes past 3 (Haas' time), the drop fell and they were launched into eternity. CRAWFORD was killed instantly and not a motion of the muscle was discernable, the fall having broken the neck and instantly paralyzed the system. CROISSIN, though a man of greater weight than CRAWFORD, struggled some 3 minutes, and a violent contraction of the muscles continued for about 15 minutes. At the end of about 20 minutes pulsation ceased, and the physicians in attendance pronounced the bodies lifeless. Thus have CRAWFORD and CROISSIN, who commenced the journey of life with hopes, perhaps, as bright as most of us, expiated the crime of murder upon the scaffold. Neither of them, it is but charitable to suppose, intended the commission of the terrible deed for which they have suffered the extreme penalty of the law; but both were under the control of those reckless practices and passions which must ultimately lead to crime. Of the former history of either of them we are unacquainted; but are informed that CROISSIN has relatives in this city who mourn most bitterly the fate that has befallen him. CRAWFORD, previous to the killing of LEWIS, had been in this county but a short time, and was personally known to very few, and had no acquaintances whatever with him who fell a victim to his passion. The bodies were taken down, and that of CROISSIN delivered to his friends and deposited in a velvet-covered coffin. The body of CRAWFORD was placed in a common redwood coffin and interred at the county's expense. A funeral service was held at the Baptist Church, on Centre street, and the remains of the deceased taken thence to the City Cemetery, and at half-past 5 o'clock, they were buried. CRAWFORD came from Madison, Illinois, in 1853, having previous to that time resided near St. Louis. CROISSIN emigrated from Texas to Arkansas in 1851 and shortly after came to this State. Both crossed the plains, and both after their arrival here, for several years conducted themselves in a manner that foreshadowed anything but an ignominious death upon the gallows.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FORD, CROSSON Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/REX.2ACIB/3863.1 Message Board Post: Not related but may be of interest to someone who is. Vern D Transcribed by : "Dee Sardoc" <[email protected]> ///////////////////////////////////////////////// Stockton Daily Argus Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA ************************* >>Monday, 20 Feb 1860<< STATEMENT of WILLIAM CROSSON -- We publish, by request, the following statement of William CROSSON, who was executed in the jail-yard in this city on Friday last, for the murder of William V. FORD: I went to Mr. FORD’s house with no bad intention. I would have passed by, but he spoke to me and bid me “good morning,” and then got up and came to the door. I told him I desired to see him about having a settlement, and he then motioned his hand and said in an angry manner, “Go away from here, or I’ll blow your brains out!” and then reached for his gun. I called to him and told him to stop, and that I did not come to harm him or want him to harm me. He would not stop, and when he got near where his gun stood, I drew my gun on him. I had double B shot in the left barrel and small duck shot in the other barrel. I aimed for his left arm and discharged the right barrel. As I did so he turned his breast in full range of the gun, and when I fired he fell. I immediately run to Mr. GREEN’s and informed him what I had done, and told him I wanted to give myself up. Mr. HENDERSON crossed the river with me, and when I got home I was so closely pursued that I rushed for the tules. Mr. HENDERSON met the men in pursuit of me and told them I had given myself up to him. They would have mobbed and hung me without Judge or Jury. I came into Stockton that night and surrendered myself into the hands of the officers. The day before the shooting, Mr. FORD told me that “if I did not sign a note, he would beat me until I *did* sign it,” and struck me 3 blows in the presence of Bill WOODALL. FORD had traded the account he claimed against me to Mr. BOWEN, the correctness of which I acknowledged, but afterwards promised to pay the amount to Mr. HARLAN. Some time afterwards, however, Mr. HARLAN’s hogs broke into my potato field and destroyed a considerable portion of my crop; and then I informed Mr. HARLAN that unless I was paid for my loss I should not pay him the account. About a year afterwards, FORD came to me for this account. I asked him if he would have to lose it. He replied that he would. I then told him to go with me to Mr. BOWEN, and let him clear me of responsibility to BOWEN and I would pay him, but he failed to do so, and I said nothing more to him. Last Fall, he sent for me to come to his house and I went and met him in the field, when he mentioned the a! ccount, and struck me. I had no more conversation with FORD until the day of the shooting, and made no threats of revenge against FORD for his treatment of me. I die conscious in my own heart of the absence of any intention to do FORD bodily injury until I found that in self-defense I was compelled to. I forgive all my enemies and hope they may meet me in a better world. I am reconciled to my fate, and God has had mercy on my soul. The kindest attention has been pid me in this jail by Mr. OVERTON, the jailor, and all the officers under whom I have been placed. I tender to them my dying thanks and hope they may be rewarded in heaven. To the clergy who have so faithfully visited me since the sentence of death was passed upon me, I tender my most grateful acknowledgements. May God bless every one of them. William CROSSON

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/REX.2ACIB/583.2 Message Board Post: my great great grand aunt Catherine Emma Cleverdon was second wife of Charles Castleman Hibberd. Any interest?? Russell

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/REX.2ACIB/3863 Message Board Post: Weekly Stockton Democrat Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA Sunday, 11 Sept 1859 ************************* MURDER on OLD RIVER -- John B. FORD was killed Tuesday at 2 o’clock on Old River, 1 miles below Harlan’s Ferry, by Wm. CRASSIN. The circumstances we learn are as follows: CRASSIN was owing FORD money. On Monday last they quarreled about it; and finally agreed to settle the matter with shot guns. They then separated, when yesterday CRASSIN went to FORD’s house and shot him with a shot gun, the shot penetrating the breast. FORD was found lying back of the house, on his face. Wm. O. WOODALL, FORD’s partner, who was distant about 150 yards, heard the report of the gun, and on looking around saw CRASSIN running from the house. He immediately hastened home and found FORD lying on the ground and heard him say “CRASSIN, CRASSIN!” when he became speechless, and died in about 10 minutes. The alarm was given, and the people in the neighborhood started in pursuit of CRASSIN; and the probability is he will be caught. The news was brought to town, when Sheriff O’NEAL immediately dispatched Deputy Sheriff NUTTALL, to assist in the capture. Coroner BOND also has gone, to hold an inquest on the body of FORD. Since writing the above, we learn that CROASIN [spelled 2 ways] has been captured -- having secreted himself in the tules, 6 miles distant, under apprehension of a mob -- and brought to town, where he is now in jail, awaiting an examination tomorrow. - ------------------------------------------------ INQUEST -- The following is the principal evidence adduced in the Coroner’s Inquest held on the body of John V. FORD, on Wednesday last: W.J. WOODALL, sworn -- I know the deceased; he is a partner of mine in the crop on this ranch. His name is John V. FORD, about 26 years old; he is from New Hampshire. About 2 o’clock yesterday (Sept. 6) I was at work gathering onions, about 200 yards from the house; heard the report of a gun; looked up and saw a man with a gun in his hand pass the corner of the house opposite me, running towards the peach orchard, down the river, in a stooping posture; I ran to the house; saw FORD at the corner of the house, with both hands raised above his head; when I was about half way to the house he reeled and got down on one knee, then fell on his face. I ran to him and put my hand under his head. I asked him to speak; he said “CROASSIN, CROASSIN,” very plain; I did not hear him say any more. I then called for the neighbors close by. I did not hear him speak after. There was a clot of blood by his feet, and he was bleeding very profusely from his breast and mout! h. The man I saw running from the house had on a white Panama hat, red colored shirt, and after taking the 2nd look at him I took it to be Wm. CROASSIN. He had something in his hand that I took to be a gun. On Monday, the day before, Mr. FORD, the deceased, and myself were at work in the field. Mr. CROASSIN and a boy about 12 years old, came where we were, and commenced talking in a friendly manner about freighting vegetables on the river. About 10 minutes after he came up, they commenced talking about an account that deceased had against CRAUSSIN [spelled 2 ways]. I was with my back to them at this time; heard a scuffling, and on looking around saw CRAUSSIN pick up his hat and said, “FORD, I am not able to fight you; you are a bigger man than I be. I will fight you with a gun or knife, fair, and you may have your distance.” They advanced towards each other. FORD struck at him. After quarrelling, CRAUSSIN says, “Never mind, FORD, I will make this all right.” FORD says, “Come on if you want to shoot me, there is 2 guns at the house and you may have your choice.” They came towards the house. CRAUSSIN and the boy went towards the riv! er. I heard no more conversations. Mr. FORD came to work again. The man I saw running from the house, yesterday, the time deceased was shot, I took to be the same man, CRAUSSIN. Deceased lived about 8 minutes after he fell. [signed] Wm. S. WOODALL THE VERDICT -- We the Jury summoned by the Coroner of San Joaquin county, to enquire into the cause of the death of John V. FORD, do find that he came to his death by a gun-shot wound in the right side, about ¼ inch below the nipple, said gun being fired by and in the hands of Wm. CROASSIN, on the 6th day of September, 1859, about 2 o’clock in the afternoon, on the ranch of FORD & WOODALL, on the San Joaquin Old River, San Joaquin county. [signed] J.A. CHAN, Foreman

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cleverdon Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/REX.2ACIB/583.1.1 Message Board Post: I have recently found this message board. Catherine Emma Cleverdon was my gr grandfather's second child. She married Charles Hibbert when she was only 17 and he was a lodger in their home. The had a surviving daughter Ada. My email address is [email protected] .ca Regards, Russell

I suspect (but can't yet prove) that my ancestress, Abigail Pease (?the wife of? Noahdiah Burr, married 17 May 1757. Wintonbury Parish (Bloomfield) Hartford County, CT), was the daughter of James Pease Jr. and Abigail Ford Pease. Might you have any information on this (or these) person(s)? Why do I think this Abigail Pease was the wife of Noahdiah Burr? For the following reasons: 1. She is of the correct age to have been married to this Noahdiah. 2. They lived in close proximity to each other in Connecticut. 3. Abigail and Noahdiah's first son was named Joseph and their first daughter was named Hannah. Her grandfather Ford would have been Joseph and Noahdiah's mother was Hannah. 4. Abigail had these aunts and uncles (perhaps) with the same names as she had children (have birth records for all): Joseph, Kezia, Noah and Hannah. 5. I have been unable to locate any other marriage or death records for Abigail Pease (born 1744), daughter of James and Abigail (Ford) Pease. Would be grateful for any help or hints. Thanks. Carol

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/REX.2ACIB/2602.1.1 Message Board Post: Please note my address has changed

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FORD - JOHNSONS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/REX.2ACIB/274.383.717.739 Message Board Post: My husband's great Aunt claimed he descends from John Ford who had daughters Melissa Jane Ford, Pressyville Ford and Suzanne Ford. Melissa Jane Ford married a US Marshall Johnson and they lived in Alma, Arkansas until US Marshall Johnson ran off chasing an outlaw and was never heard from again. John Ford was supposedly a cousin to Robert Newton Ford who shot Jesse James. Can anyone verify any of this? Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ford Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.co.uk/mbexec/msg/5538/REX.2ACIB/3281.2 Message Board Post: Hello Debbie. My great grandmother was Mary Elizabeth, who was born on 12 June 1869. She married into the Tomalin family in 1892. You might be interested to know that William and Janet had another child, also called Robert (second name Pendred) who was born about 1859. As it seemed to be customary to name children after dead siblings, it is likely that this child died before Robert Stevenson was born. My grandmother left scanty information on Janet Ford and I went to Stirling last year to try to find her, but without success. If you have any information, I would be most grateful. Please email me direct at [email protected] and I would be happy to share what I have. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Best wishes.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FORD Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.co.uk/mbexec/msg/5538/REX.2ACIB/3862 Message Board Post: James Ford Born Lancashire abt 1869, married Lucy Winn 16 Mar 1867 in Preston. Moved to Leeds about 1901. Went to USA in abt 1907 (alone) prior to going he either owned or managed a large hotel in Leeds., The County Hotel near Kirkgate Market His sister Loie Huntley-Walker (nee Ford) was a well known race horse owner in the UK. She died in unfortunate circumstances ( her hair caught fire when she was dying her hair and smoking at the same time). I am most interested in tracing any family connections in the USA. He left out of Liverpool and landed in New York. It is likely he never mentioned his family in Leeds but did remain in contact with his sister until her death.

If you know the names of the 3 sons, their names may hold clues as to the mother's maiden name. Good luck, Vicki ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 7:45 PM Subject: [Ford] Ford's from Montreal This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.ca/mbexec/msg/5543/REX.2ACIB/3860 Message Board Post: hi, I'm looking for the maiden name of Sarah Margaret Ford. 1831- 1908. Born in England and married to Henry A Ford. 1827- ?. They had 3 sons. She and one son emigrated to Canada in 1899. She's buried in Montreal. The cemetery has no record of her maiden name. Any info on this family would be appreciated ==== FORD Mailing List ==== http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/FORD ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ford, Daniel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/REX.2ACIB/3861 Message Board Post: I have copies of these 2 obits and will gladly share information regarding this line. John Franklin Ford is my great grandfather on my paternal grandmother's side. His birth date is 14 Oct 1860 and death date is 21 Oct 1925 Anna Daniel's birth date is 2 Sep 1867 and her death date is 7 Dec 1917.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.ca/mbexec/msg/5543/REX.2ACIB/3860 Message Board Post: hi, I'm looking for the maiden name of Sarah Margaret Ford. 1831- 1908. Born in England and married to Henry A Ford. 1827- ?. They had 3 sons. She and one son emigrated to Canada in 1899. She's buried in Montreal. The cemetery has no record of her maiden name. Any info on this family would be appreciated

I'm looking for Rubye Sisson. I have been told she wrote a book about the Fords in Alabama. I'm hoping she knows something about my James Ford married to Argin Jane Young? If you are on this list Rubye. Will you please email me? Thanks Betty in Georgia

Hello Everyone: I have been trying to find some additional information and the parents of George Ford. He was from Mecklenburg SC. He was the father of Richard and Henry Ford. There are other siblings but I do not have the records in front of me. The Time Frame would be from approx 1750 to 1800 then they moved to Tennessee. His wife was Cathline Winchester I believe. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely Kirk ________________________________________________________________________ Try Juno Platinum for Free! Then, only $9.95/month! Unlimited Internet Access with 1GB of Email Storage. Visit http://www.juno.com/value to sign up today!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FORD Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/REX.2ACIB/3859 Message Board Post: FORD_Sadie_M_and_George_Hilton.JPG I photographed this gravestone in the Elizabeth Cemetery, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your records. This is one of the 138,631 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FORD Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/REX.2ACIB/3858 Message Board Post: CULBERTSON_Gerry_FORD_and_R_S_Sammy_Jr.JPG I photographed this gravestone in the Elizabeth Cemetery, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your records. This is one of the 138,631 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

List, I recently obtained a copy of the will of John Ford who died 24 July 1830 in Fairfield Co. And upon reading it, I have a question I was hoping someone could answer. He mentions several of his children in the will - namely Adam C. Ford, Prudence (Ford) Campfield, Phoebe (ford) Laird, Philip Ford, And Hannah (Ford) Twigg. Then in the eighth bequest it reads: "............. And my grandchildren the children of Robert Ford and Susannah Cooke's that is each family of children to be equal to one of the other and to their heirs and assigns forever." When I first read through this I thought it meant that Robert Ford was married to Susannah Cooke, but then I thought he was married to a Margaret Smith on 12 Mar 1815. So I thought ok - maybe that was his first wife. Then I got to reading it a little closer and caught the part ....each family of children to be equal...... and figured it was two separate families. So...my question is.... Does anyone have a record of John Ford having a daughter Susannah who married a Mr. Cooke? I only have 7 children listed for John Ford and Hannah Clould - but I could have missed someone. Any ideas? Thanks Debbie Miller Blacklick, OH

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/REX.2ACIB/583.1 Message Board Post: I have recently started on my family history. I find that Charles Castleman Hibberd born Salisbury 1825 is my G Grandfather by his second marriage to Catherine Emma Cleverdon in 1874 Have you any information which may help me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/REX.2ACIB/3857 Message Board Post: http://obits.mysanantonio.com/ James Allen (Jim) Ford, a humble, warm, generous and uncomplicated man of great inner goodness and strength, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2006 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born the youngest of seven siblings on July 8, 1917, in Wauneta, Nebraska, to Thomas Allen and Minnie Skinner Ford. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved sweetheart and wife of 64 years, Margaret Ofner Ford, originally from San Antonio; and also his four brothers, Thomas, Robert, and George, all of San Antonio, and John, Kilgore, Texas; and his two sisters, Gertrude of San Antonio and Bessy of Hamilton, Missouri. Jim is survived by three children and six grandchildren: son James Ross Ford and his wife, Camilla Porter Ford, Baton Rouge, their daughter, Kristin Rachelle Ford, Jersey City, New Jersey, and son, Ross Jameson Ford, Baton Rouge; daughter Linda Virginia Ford, Winslow, Arkansas, and her daughters, Jayme Looper Granrud, Yorkville, Illino! is, and Ivy Elizabeth Baremore, Gainesville, Florida; and daughter, Janice Faye Ford, Fairfax, Virginia, and her two daughters, Amanda Michelle Lyle, Kansas City, Missouri, and Brooke Ren 5/8e Lyle, Atlanta, Georgia. Ford's family settled in San Antonio in 1928. He met his sweetheart at and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1936. He received a Chemical Engineering degree and commission in the US Army from Texas A&M in 1940. He trained with the 343rd Artillery Battalion of the famed 90th Infantry Division, the 'Tough ‘Ombres', a division composed exclusively of reserve units from Texas and Oklahoma. He participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, and fought with his unit across France and into Germany, seeing action in the 'Battle of the Bulge'. As a fire direction officer attached to infantry units, he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry by repeatedly subjecting himself to enemy fire while setting up forward observation posts and directing arti! llery fire. He was also awarded two Bronze Stars. He served for 27 yea rs in the Army Reserves and retired with the rank of Colonel. Discharged from active duty in 1945, he began his professional career in the Texas oil patch with Magnolia Petroleum Company in Alice, Texas, and continued his career with Hudson Engineering in Shreveport, Louisiana. He served as President of the Gas Processors Association and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He ended his career as Senior Vice President of Dorchester Gas Corporation, Dallas. He and Margaret retired in 1982 to their beloved Hill Country in Horseshoe Bay, where they enjoyed wonderful years of golf and partying with their many close friends. He was an active member and major benefactor of St. Paul Catholic Chapel in Horseshoe Bay. He was one of the greatest of the 'Greatest Generation' and will be missed by family and friends. The family will welcome friends at Mr. Ford's home in Horseshoe Bay on Monday, April 24th. Visitation at noon on Tuesday, April 25th, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Chur! ch, San Antonio. MASS TUESDAY APRIL 25, 2006 1:00 P.M. OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 223 E. SUMMIT Internment at San Fernando Cemetery II. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary.